Mandarin:
成核

Explanation in English Language (EN):
To initiate the formation of a new phase or structure, such as crystal formation during solidification or phase transformation.

Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
在凝固或相变过程中启动新相或结构形成的过程。

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):
/njˈuːklɪˌeɪt/

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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
- Definition: A standardized system of symbols used to represent the sounds of spoken language.
- Purpose: Helps linguists, language learners, and educators accurately describe pronunciation across languages.
- Example: The word “hello” in British English is transcribed as /həˈləʊ/ in IPA.